Old Edgebrook District Explained

Old Edgebrook, Chicago
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:City
Subdivision Name1:Chicago, Illinois
Subdivision Type2:Community areas
Subdivision Name2:Forest Glen
Established Title:First settled
Established Date:1894
Population Footnotes:[1]
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:60646

Old Edgebrook is a historic district and neighborhood in the Forest Glen community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States.

It is located between Central and Devon Avenues and the Edgebrook Golf Course. It is surrounded on all sides by Cook County Forest Preserves.

History

The district's homes were first built in 1894 by various architects. Consisting of several blocks of large, stately houses, it was originally built for railroad executives.

It was designated a Chicago Landmark on December 14, 1988.[2]

Mary Burkemeier Quinn Park of Trees

The Mary Burkemeier Quinn Park of Trees is the only Park District property in Old Edgebrook. According to a plaque in the park, it was a gift from Edward M. Quinn, whose house formerly stood on the site, in memory of his wife Mary Burkemeier Quinn.[3] His will instructed that his house be demolished, a minimum of 21 trees be planted on the property, and the property deed to be given to the Chicago Park District.

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chinatown: A 'hidden jewel' worth seeking. 2009-08-11. Chicago Tribune. 2009-06-26. Laffey. Mary Lu.
  2. Web site: Old Edgebrook District. City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Landmarks Division. 2003. 2007-06-26. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070607162623/http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/O/OldEdgebrook.html. 2007-06-07.
  3. Web site: Chicago Neighborhoods > Sauganash, Forest Glen . ExploreChicago.org. 2012 . City of Chicago. June 18, 2016 . March 3, 2012 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120303063117/http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/neighborhoods/sauganash__forest.html.